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Vintage Desk Magnifier

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980
Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

By Cartier

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980 Elegant vintage Cartier desk magnifier, France, circa 1980, presented in its original Cartier box.

Category

20th Century French Other Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Glass

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

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H 2.15 in W 5.54 in D 3.25 in

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Magnifier – Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

A rare and refined vintage Hermès Paris desk magnifier, made in France during the 1960s and designed in the maison’s classic equestrian style.

Category

1960s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier

$695

H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 in

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a fabulous burl wood handle, circa 1950s. A strange and wonderful deformity! Total leng...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Wood

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria
Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Aubock table magnifier, mid-20th century. Crafted from solid brass with high-quality optical glass, this elegant piece exemplifies Aubock’s meticulous craftsmanship and function...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA
Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA

Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA

$325 / item

H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.25 in

Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA

By Reed & Barton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Reed & Barton page magnifier with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 275 stamped on the base of the handle. Elegant patina to the silver. ...

Category

1940s American Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass  Art deco, swan neck, bendy
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass  Art deco, swan neck, bendy

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy desk desktop magnifier in a chrome finish with weighted base The glass is 19” tall fully extended TAW172

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century Brass Desk Set - Bookends - Letter Opener and Magnifier
Late 20th Century Brass Desk Set - Bookends - Letter Opener and Magnifier

Late 20th Century Brass Desk Set - Bookends - Letter Opener and Magnifier

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful desk set, made around 1960. The set consists of two bookends, a magnifying glass and a letter opener. Made of copper, covered with horn. Typical design of the Hollywood r...

Category

1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Hermes Sterling  Desk Magnifier
Hermes Sterling  Desk Magnifier

Hermes Sterling Desk Magnifier

Unavailable

Dm 3.4 in

Hermes Sterling Desk Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Great Hermes sterling magnifier

Category

1950s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany desk magnifier
Tiffany desk magnifier

Tiffany desk magnifier

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Sterling tiffany elsa Peretti magnifier

Category

1960s American Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Rope Magnifier
Hermes Rope Magnifier

Hermes Rope Magnifier

Unavailable

H 1 in W 6 in D 6 in

Hermes Rope Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

An iconic magnifier from Hermes, done in their classic rope motif.

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass
Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

Unavailable

H 0.25 in Dm 6 in

Hermes Gilt Metal Magnifier Glass

By Hermès

Located in Pasadena, CA

Gilt metal magnifier glass in the original fitted box. Signed Hermes to underside. Weight Approx., 1 ounce Measures Approx., Box: 6 inches x 6 inches.   

Category

1980s European Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Glass

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass
Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 12.38 in D 4.88 in

Industrial Magnifier on Stand Solid Brass

Located in Cookeville, TN

This Classic industrial style magnifier rests on a stand and is adjustable. You can move it up and down and side to side. It also rotates. This is just what you need to help you view...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Hound Form Lucite and Silver Line Magnifier
Hound Form Lucite and Silver Line Magnifier

Hound Form Lucite and Silver Line Magnifier

Unavailable

H 9 in W 4 in D 1 in

Hound Form Lucite and Silver Line Magnifier

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Wonderful and eye catching line magnifier of silver plate and Lucite. The hound form desk or library accessory will add instant shimmer and chic to your space.

Category

Late 20th Century English Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener
Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

Unavailable

H 0.25 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in

Hermes Sterling Magnifier and Letter Opener

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A rare sterling silver desk object by Hermes. A finely crafted combination desk object featuring a magnifier and letter opener.

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Silver Plated Equestrian Magnifier

Hermes Silver Plated Equestrian Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes: A Silver Plated Equestrian Magnifier, measuring 7 inches tall and 3 inches in width, signed Hermes, circa 1970s.

Category

1970s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier
Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier

Hermes French Cognac Signed Leather Wrapped Desk Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

French fashion and accessory house Hermes signed cognac leather wrapped desk magnifier or paperweight.  

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Leather, Optical Glass

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier
Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier

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H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 5 in

Hermes Silver Plate Equestrian Desk Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes French silver plate equestrian horse motif desk magnifier. Also can be used as a paperweight or simply as a wonderful accessory, circa 1970.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier
Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier

Hermes Vintage Silver-Plate Twisted& Braided Rope Magnifier/ Desk Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage and gorgeous Hermes desk accessory is a silver plate magnifier/ desk magnifier.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Golf Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Sterling Letter Opener and Magnifier by Gucci
Sterling Letter Opener and Magnifier by Gucci

Sterling Letter Opener and Magnifier by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A handsome sterling silver desk set comprised of a letter opener and magnifier with a sailor's knot handle detail.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass
Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass

Massive Glass faceted Hand Magnifier glass

Located in Westport, CT

Extra large faceted glass decorative working chrome trim hand magnifier. Great power for magnification.

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Chrome

Christofle Magnifier / Paper Weight by Jean Filhos
Christofle Magnifier / Paper Weight by Jean Filhos

Christofle Magnifier / Paper Weight by Jean Filhos

Located in Dallas, TX

Model "Cariatides" by silver modernist Jean Filhos (1921-2002) showcasing an erotic scene of naked entwined women. Silver plated bronze desk magnified/paper weight bearing a sculpted...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany
Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany

Eschenbach Optic Very High Quality Gold Hand Magnifier Made in Germany

By Eschenbach

Located in Sofia, BG

Eschenbach optic very high quality hand magnifier made in Germany.

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Optical Glass

Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960

Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage bench magnifier lamp. An English, metal and oak Industrial light or desktop instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating example of midcen...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960

Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage bench magnifier lamp. An English, metal and oak Industrial light or desktop instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating example of midcen...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal

Fine Hermès Desk Magnifier with Original Box
Fine Hermès Desk Magnifier with Original Box

Fine Hermès Desk Magnifier with Original Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A fine Hermès desk magnifier with original box. Eye shaped form in patinated brass and marked Hermès.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Gucci Desk Magnifier Silver-Plate with Gold Plate Vintage Desk Accessory
Gucci Desk Magnifier Silver-Plate with Gold Plate Vintage Desk Accessory

Gucci Desk Magnifier Silver-Plate with Gold Plate Vintage Desk Accessory

By Gucci

Located in North Miami, FL

This ultra chic and most utilitarian Italian Gucci desk magnifier works beautifully and really magnifies.

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Hermès, Paris, Desk Magnifier Depicting a Fish, 1970s
Hermès, Paris, Desk Magnifier Depicting a Fish, 1970s

Hermès, Paris, Desk Magnifier Depicting a Fish, 1970s

By Hermès, Rena Dumas

Located in Uccle, BE

Nice and curious desk magnifier in brushed silver metal depicting a fish by Hermès Paris.

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Steel

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in 18Kt Gilded Silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in 18Kt Gilded Silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in 18Kt Gilded Silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Hermes Vintage Silve Plate Twisted and Braided Rope Desk Magnifier
Hermes Vintage Silve Plate Twisted and Braided Rope Desk Magnifier

Hermes Vintage Silve Plate Twisted and Braided Rope Desk Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES silver pated desk magnifying glass featuring a gorgeous twisted and braided design handle. Embossed HERMES PARIS Made in France. Indicative measurements : length approx. 19....

Category

20th Century French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory
Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory

Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful Hermès vintage silver- plate desk magnifier is from the 1960s. It is twisted and braided rope design on the handle and an angled glass magnifier.

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Rare Vintage Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier
Hermes Rare Vintage Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier

Hermes Rare Vintage Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris rare vintage gold plated equestrian desk paperweight magnifier. From the iconic HERMES "Horse Head" desk set (1960's-1970's).

Category

20th Century French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Hermes Vintage Equestrian Silver Plated Desk Paperweight Magnifier
Hermes Vintage Equestrian Silver Plated Desk Paperweight Magnifier

Hermes Vintage Equestrian Silver Plated Desk Paperweight Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris vintage silver plated equestrian desk paperweight magnifier. From the iconic HERMES "Horse Head" desk set (1960's-1970's).

Category

20th Century French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory

Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This ever so chic Hermès vintage silver plated Cleopatra eye magnifier is a great desk accessory. This is from the 1960s and was originally designed by Jean Cocteau for Hermès.

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Magnifier from Hermes
Magnifier from Hermes

Magnifier from Hermes

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H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in

Magnifier from Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Magnifier from Hermes in gilded metal and Madagascar ebony handle. Measures: H: 20 cm, W: 9 cm, D: 2.5 cm.

Category

1990s European Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Metal

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier
Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

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H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Hermes Paperweight Magnifier

Located in Greenwich, CT

A paperweight with integral domed glass magnifier brass mounting ring and a horse's head handle, stamped Hermes, Paris, circa 1975.

Category

1970s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier
Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier

Carved Wood Mechanical Dog Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This unique and rare magnifier has a magnificently carved dog head. On the chin of the dog is a button which, when pushed, causes the dog to open his mouth. The dog has glass eyes, t...

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Crab Magnifier / SATURDAY SALE
Vintage Brass Crab Magnifier / SATURDAY SALE

Vintage Brass Crab Magnifier / SATURDAY SALE

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H 1.75 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Brass Crab Magnifier / SATURDAY SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

This whimsical, nautical and fun magnifier for any desk is in the form of a crab. It works wonderfully!

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Hermes Desktop Magnifier Paperweight in Silver, 1960s
Hermes Desktop Magnifier Paperweight in Silver, 1960s

Hermes Desktop Magnifier Paperweight in Silver, 1960s

By Hermès

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Hermes Paris magnifying glass desk accessory with domed lens ensconced in a silver frame with a belt design. We've left the oxidation and patina untouched and simply added a ...

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Clown Head and Wood Chrome Magnifier
Sterling Clown Head and Wood Chrome Magnifier

Sterling Clown Head and Wood Chrome Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with ebony wood handle featuring a sterling silver clown's head accent. The chrome magnifier portion is a later addition to the antique handle.

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Chrome, Sterling Silver

Distinctive Brass Magnifier on Tripod Horn Legs
Distinctive Brass Magnifier on Tripod Horn Legs

Distinctive Brass Magnifier on Tripod Horn Legs

Located in Montreal, QC

Distinctive antique brass magnifying glass on tripod horn legs. Unique antique brass magnifier on tripod horn legs; approximately size: 11" high x 4" diameter. For that sp...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier
Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier

Natural Deer Crown Antler Handle Oversize Looking Glass Magnifier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A marvelous oversize vintage desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a fabulous natural deer antler handle. The glass is set into a br...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

Surrealist Hermes" Eye of Cleopatra" Magnifier Desk Accessory Paperweight
Surrealist Hermes" Eye of Cleopatra" Magnifier Desk Accessory Paperweight

Surrealist Hermes" Eye of Cleopatra" Magnifier Desk Accessory Paperweight

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This very eyeing signed vintage Hermes Paris magnifier desk accessory paperweight is very clever and sculptural.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermès Eye of Cleopatra Magnifier Desk Accessory or Paperweight, Vintage
Hermès Eye of Cleopatra Magnifier Desk Accessory or Paperweight, Vintage

Hermès Eye of Cleopatra Magnifier Desk Accessory or Paperweight, Vintage

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

It is a chic statement on your desk and a great magnifier. It is a forever piece, no doubt!

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight
Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight

Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Glass Magnifier Desk Accessory and or Paperweight

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

It makes a chic statement on your desk and a great magnifier. A forever piece and ultra cool!

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Desk Magnifier
Hermes Desk Magnifier

Hermes Desk Magnifier

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W 5.125 in D 3.125 in

Hermes Desk Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

silver plate desk magnifier with horse head motif

Category

1950s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes Desk Magnifier
Hermes Desk Magnifier

Hermes Desk Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

Great Hermes Magnifier

Category

1960s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier 14K Gold Desk Magnifier
Cartier 14K Gold Desk Magnifier

Cartier 14K Gold Desk Magnifier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

great deco Cartier folding Magnifier . It had a loop so you could put it on a chain.

Category

1950s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Glass

Rare Hermes Desk Magnifier with Chain Link
Rare Hermes Desk Magnifier with Chain Link

Rare Hermes Desk Magnifier with Chain Link

Located in New York, NY

Rare chunky magnifier by Hermes with a chain link going around. It almost an inch thick..

Category

1950s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Allan Adler Sterling Magnifier
Allan Adler Sterling Magnifier

Allan Adler Sterling Magnifier

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H 5 in W 4 in D 0.25 in

Allan Adler Sterling Magnifier

By Allan Adler

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful sterling silver hand hammered desk magnifier by American silversmith Allan Adler.

Category

1950s American Vintage Desk Magnifier

Hermes Paris Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier
Hermes Paris Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier

Hermes Paris Equestrian Desk Paperweight Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in Pasadena, CA

Inscribed Hermes Paris the dome-like magnifying glass with a handle in the shape of a horse. Measure: 5.5'" wide.

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Equestrian Magnifier
Hermes Equestrian Magnifier

Hermes Equestrian Magnifier

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H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in

Hermes Equestrian Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This desk top magnifier by Hermes dates from the 1970.

Category

1970s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Karl Springer Magnifying Glass in Mixed Metals
Karl Springer Magnifying Glass in Mixed Metals

Karl Springer Magnifying Glass in Mixed Metals

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H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 2.5 in

Karl Springer Magnifying Glass in Mixed Metals

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome Karl Springer brass and chrome desk magnifier is a wonderful and useful object.

Category

1970s American Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Crystal

Incredible Table Top Magnifiers
Incredible Table Top Magnifiers

Incredible Table Top Magnifiers

Located in New York, NY

Incredible and interesting table top magnifiers in impeccable condition. Usually for a collector of smalls, these are as functional as they are beautiful.

Category

1940s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Nickel

Hermes Horsehead Magnifier
Hermes Horsehead Magnifier

Hermes Horsehead Magnifier

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H 3.5 in W 3.5 in L 3.5 in

Hermes Horsehead Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful horse head magnifier by Hermes.

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Super Rare sterling Hermes Magnifier
Super Rare sterling Hermes Magnifier

Super Rare sterling Hermes Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

Rare Hermes sterling Belt strap magnifier

Category

1950s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Nautical Rope Motiff Magnifier
Hermes Nautical Rope Motiff Magnifier

Hermes Nautical Rope Motiff Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

Rare Hermes rope magnifier from their nautical series.

Category

1960s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Carl Aubock lorgnette magnifier
Rare Carl Aubock lorgnette magnifier

Rare Carl Aubock lorgnette magnifier

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and unusual object by the Austrian master Carl Aubock. It is meant to look like a 19th century Lorgnette but is actually a hand held magnifier.
This item is si...

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Brass

CARTIER  gold Magnifier

CARTIER gold Magnifier

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W 1.25 in L 2.25 in

CARTIER gold Magnifier

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 14kt gold rectangular pocket magnifier of basket weave design

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

14k Gold

Giant French Nickel Silver table top Magnifier
Giant French Nickel Silver table top Magnifier

Giant French Nickel Silver table top Magnifier

Located in New York, NY

This is an amazing quality table top French magnifier. It has a great screw head detail very similar to Cartier and other jewelers of the period. These were typically used as window...

Category

1940s French Vintage Desk Magnifier

Super Rare Hermes Tennis Ball Magnifier
Super Rare Hermes Tennis Ball Magnifier

Super Rare Hermes Tennis Ball Magnifier

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H 2.5 in W 4 in D 5.25 in

Super Rare Hermes Tennis Ball Magnifier

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This style of magnifier is quite common for Hermes, but we've never seen it in a tennis motif. We have had equine motif, golf motif, and a simple sterling jeweler's magnifier, but ne...

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

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By Barovier&Toso, Barovier

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Metal

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy

$88 / item

H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 15.75 in

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware, this serving tray/platter adds a touch of natural elegan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Ceramic

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

$640Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...

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2010s Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Velvet, Walnut

Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition

Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition

Located in Buchanan, MI

An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Leather

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl, Barware France 1960's
Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl, Barware France 1960's

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl, Barware France 1960's

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing vintage Hermès rare silver plate double tray or bowl has the center of a rendition of the post that horses would have been bridled to. It is hallmarked Hermès Paris Made...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Silver Plate

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

$8,117 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

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2010s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Brass

OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION

OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Oceano vase from the discontinued "The Titans" Collections, created as the first prototype piece by the author, yours truly. Made completely by hand with lathe technique and blue ter...

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2010s Italian Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Terracotta

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Glass, Mahogany

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

$3,222Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.44 in W 3.35 in D 8.27 in

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Lausanne, CH

An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet d'Enfert, Paris France. The handles are silverplate and the blades are in stainless ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder, 70's Desk Accessory
Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder, 70's Desk Accessory

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Paper Holder, 70's Desk Accessory

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful vintage Hermès paper holder or letter clip is on the rare side. It is signed Hermès Paris and is polished silver plate. It was designed by Ravinet Denfort for Hermes. ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Magnifier

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Silver Plate

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Vintage Desk Magnifier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage desk magnifier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, every vintage desk magnifier was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage desk magnifier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage desk magnifier made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hermès, Gucci and Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful vintage desk magnifier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Desk Magnifier?

The average selling price for a vintage desk magnifier at 1stDibs is $1,247, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $3,850 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.